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City of Marion sees 9 percent reduction in insurance premium

Staff reporter

The City of Marion will see a nine percent reduction for the city's property insurance premium.

Alex H. Case of Case and Son Insurance of Marion, presented a premium renewal Monday to Marion City Commission of $96,855 for 2006. In 2005, the premium amount was $99,945.

The reduction was due to the city's improved experience rating and Case complimented the city for better safety procedures and policies.

Even with the premium reduction, coverage for buildings increased $375,000.

The commission approved the premium.

In other business:

— A 40-foot tall and 16-foot wide sign was approved for Seacat Do it Best Hardware at Marion Business Park. Economic development director Jami Williams said Kansas Department of Transportation had been contacted and did not have a problem with the sign as long as it was located in the city's easement.

The sign posts would straddle the city's easement similar to the city's sign advertising lots in the park.

Commissioner Max Hayen asked if there was a zoning issue with the sign and was told the ordinance only pertained to signs in the downtown district.

— The commission approved a mutual aid agreement with Marion County that would provide assistance with structure fires. The city also approved the new city pumper truck being taken to other areas within the county for structure fires.

— City public utilities director Harvey Sanders reported that winds had knocked off a meter from a residence at 219 Locust Street, culvert and preparation work had been completed at Marion Business Park for the Seacat expansion, and work continued on the 12.5 electrical line improvement project.

— The city's tree dump hours will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday for the next five weeks. Beginning the second week of May, the hours will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the same on Saturday.

— Demolition will begin this week to the house at 110 S. Lincoln Street.

— City cleanup week is April 17-21.

— Williams reported she met with developer Bob Brooks regarding town homes near Marion Assisted Living. He informed Williams of sewer issues and said he may consider building two homes that would face Eisenhower Drive.

Williams said she also met with another business regarding mowing and snow removal services for the elderly, was working with two other businesses, and looking at additional apartment housing.

Williams also requested consideration of a 50-50 grant assistance program up to $5,000 for existing businesses that benefit youth, elderly, or improve aesthetic appearances.

She said there was a surplus of $156,000 in the city's sales tax revenue fund and suggested $25,000 be used for the incentive. She also wants to include Marion Economic Development Advisory Board.

Mayor Martin Tice said it was a good proposal and suggested she talk with the advisory board.

— Stacey Collett of Atmos Energy, reported there will be Atmos Energy personnel throughout the city and county during April to check gas lines. Personnel may be riding four-wheelers on people's properties to do the checking.

— The commission approved a proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month, and warrants and payroll.

The next meeting will be at 4 p.m. Monday in the city building.

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